After European setback, Benfica back on track in the league | OneFootball

The women's team of Benfica returned to competition on the morning of this Sunday, October 12, after the European clash against Juventus. Ivan Baptista's pupils visited the Valadares Gaia ground, in a match counting for the 4th round of the BPI League, where they won 4-1.

Determined to give a different response from the one in Turin, the coach of the inspiring team wanted to present a stronger lineup against the Gaia team, aiming to return to victories in domestic competitions. This was Ivan Baptista's lineup: Lena Pauels, Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes, Christy Ucheibe, Marti Lund, Anna Gasper, Lúcia Alves, Beatriz Cameirão, Nycole Raysla, Caroline Moller, and Diana Silva.

The team in red started stronger and, just five minutes into the game, opened the scoring through Nycole Raysla - who was later replaced by Martín-Prieto after suffering an injury. Twenty minutes later, Anna Gasper doubled the lead by converting a penalty. Just before halftime, also from the penalty spot, Erica Meg reduced the deficit for the hosts.

After the break, Benfica started stronger again and five minutes in, won another penalty, with Carole Costa taking responsibility, and in the 51st minute, she didn't miss and made it 3-1. Near the final whistle, the central defender scored again, making it 4-1, once more from a penalty, sealing the final score.

With this victory, the inspiring team remains unbeaten in the BPI League, with three wins and one draw. After four rounds, Benfica returns to the top of the championship, with 10 points, the same as Sporting. The next commitment for the Glorious is scheduled for October 16, hosting Arsenal, for the Champions League.

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